the vistas of corcovado mountain ('hunchback' in portuguese) are stunning from the park - the mountain is located rio de janeiro's tijuca rainforest and stands at 710 meters tall, and it is home to the statue of Christ the redeemer.

it is very similar to the sugar loaf mountain, but it is easy to distinguish, given that the world famous christ the redeemer (cristo redentor) resides atop of its granite peak - standing at 30 meters tall, from head to toe, the statue is a commanding presence and an iconic fixture of the city's landscape.

the structure is an imposing symbol of Christianity and thousands of devout followers journey from all over the witness the spectacle each year - in 2007 the statue was officially recognized as one of the seven modern wonders of the world.